Minor set on fire in MP for resisting rape

A minor girl was allegedly set afire by a man when she resisted his attempt to rape her. The girl is battling for life in Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal with about 60% burns. The incident took place at Khejartal village in Ashok Nagar district, about 270 kilometers north of Bhopal, on Saturday evening. Police says the 16-year-old victim had gone to answer the nature's call outside village when the accused Chandrabhan Ahirwar, 21, made an attempt to rape her. The girl screamed for help and managed to escape from the accused’ clutches to run home. However, livid at the girl’s resistance, the accused chased the girl home where there was no other family members at that time. He then allegedly poured kerosene on her and set her afire. On hearing the screams of the girl the neighbours rushed to the house.